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As I detailed in this recent article surrounding and in this way-old Hackernoon and Medium discussing how I once – it’s obvious that I often have ideas for tech businesses that don’t really get off the ground. Twitter automation to buy cryptocurrency during pumps toyed with the morality of ethical hacking for profit I lack the marketing chops to execute these things, so I’m going to continue letting you guys know how my Proof of Concepts go and maybe one day some of you can make a living with one of my ideas! This is another entry in Insanely Marketable Business Ideas. Hooah! What you might notice about these two images is the insanely obvious: if someone were to buy one of these generic handhold consoles on Aliexpress and then sell it on Ebay they could pocket the difference in costs. This is called ‘retail arbitrage,’ where retail is what we’re trading and arbitrage is the act of buying low and immediately selling high. It’s preferable to sell before you have to buy – which you can effectively do selling on these marketplaces. You’ll notice that I’m lacking a corresponding Amazon screenshot – their Product Advertising API requires you to have 3 sales in a certain amount of time as an affiliate before you can have access to the API. D’oh! I’ve sent them a message saying I’m creating a shopping comparison engine – it might be unwise to say we’re propagating the arbitrage ‘problem.’ Sometimes, people that buy an item on Ebay and receive a package wrapped up by Amazon Fulfillment will become irate they’ve been the victim of not knowing they can search more than one site, and they might kick up a customer service complaint… Either way, there’s money to be made! Interested in Read all about the top contenders and how they vie to add value to your life - and change the world! The winners may surprise you! which decentralized finance works best for borrowing, lending, or trading? But, that’s not my idea. That idea’s been tried and done effectively by many, and you can google for more info. My idea is buried in those screenshots, above, and in my explanation of the Amazon part too – these are affiliate links. If someone were to visit Aliexpress or Ebay after clicking my link and place an order within a month or a few months, I get a little % kickback from that sale. In the case of providing this as a service, the model would be that I create a beautiful and effective comparison tool to find the highest potential margins for search results or by the best possible margins in a given category and finding exact (or near-exact by text compare) title matches, then display them in easy-to-organize lists for arbitrageurs to peruse, click the links, buy a bulk order of many items or maybe just an item or two, and as I build my network – and community – of arbitrageurs, my income from the % of a % of each initial sale will exponentially increase above and beyond the potential returns from the actual arbitraging. Retail arbitrage is fraught with potential pitfalls: from max. orders or max. sales, all the way to the customer service burden – and potential returns, restocking fees or concerns – it is easy to lose some or all of your profits in a second with retail arbitraging if you’re not careful. When building a service that provides instant comparisons for the potential arbitrageur – and a supportive, helpful community of arbitraging friends – we can ensure the overall success and growth of the operation. Sunk costs? Upkeep of servers, initial dev and MARKETING. Potential upside? We’d run the site for free. Everyone can come in and discuss the opportunities of Retail Arbitrage, and use the tool to their heart’s content. In return, our marketing efforts will reflect the fact that other arbitraging tools require a monthly or yearly subscription – putting ours leagues ahead of the competition. Ebay Partner Network pays 1-6% per sale depending on geo, if the sale happens within 24hrs of clicking the link. Aliexpress up to 9%, and Amazon pays up to a walloping 10%! When someone wants to arbitrage again, they’d certainly want to find a new-and-improved arbitrage deal – they’d return to our platform, find a new killer deal, place another order and boombingbang more affiliate income! Interested in how the internet and how new and novel tech is restructuring money? Then you need to know that the Brave browser is powered by the BAT token - and for their time, who then decide whether or not to reward their favorite creators and publishers, while stopping all third-party ads, like those on YouTube or Google! restructures internet reward scheme so that advertisers pay the users NOW, for the win, let’s review some code. First, after running npm install for the required packages, we’ll require them in the code: eBay = ( ) request = ( ) let require 'ebay-node-api' var require 'request' Next we’ll instantiate our eBay object, like so: ebay = eBay({ : , : , headers: { : }
}) let new clientID '' env 'PRODUCTION' // optional default = 'PRODUCTION' // optional 'X-EBAY-C-MARKETPLACE-ID' 'EBAY_US' // For Great Britain https://www.ebay.co.uk Now, I found out that I could use eBay’s affiliate tools to build an affiliate URL using my account and campaign. Afterwards, I hijack the &mpre= field and replace the item URL with my URL for any given item, to build a new-and-improved eBay aff link for any given URL. For fun and profit, we set our eBay affiliate URL ‘template’ as well as our hard-coded search term: template = search = var 'http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/706-53473-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575480811&toolid=10001&campid=5338476385&customid=&mpre=' var '500in1 nes' In our ebaydo function, we search eBay products using the eBay node package and loop over the resulting json. The url for the item is parsed then encoded, and we create our affiliate URL by joining our template from above with this new encoded item’s url. Voila! Paydirt! We log to console the network, affiliate URL, title, and price object for fun and profit. If there’s an error, let’s also log the error! Debugging is fun, right? {

    ebay.findItemsByKeywords({ : keywords
    }).then( { ( item data[ ].searchResult[ ].item) {
            url = (data[ ].searchResult[ ].item[item].viewItemURL[ ])
            url = template + url .log( ) .log( + url) .log(data[ ].searchResult[ ].item[item].title[ ]) .log(data[ ].searchResult[ ].item[item].sellingStatus[ ].currentPrice[ ]) .log( )
        }
    }, (error) => { .log(error);
    });
} ( ) function ebaydo keywords keywords ( ) => data for var in 0 0 encodeURIComponent 0 0 0 console 'ebay:' console 'affiliate url: ' console 0 0 0 console 0 0 0 0 console ' ' console The ali function is more complicated. First, we’ll get and parse the current time into url-encoded string. Phew, that took a lot of Googling to figure out… Next, we’ll encode our keywords. That probably means some handy %20s (spaces). Then, we load a list of products based on those keywords from Alibaba’s API, parse the result into json, loop over the products and save some useful info to vars for later. We’ll take note of the price, product url, image url (why not? Should have done this for eBay too! People can compare the images when finding their like products…) and product title. Next, we send some of these vars off to a separate function. { time = (); time2 = (time.getHours().toString() + + time.getMinutes().toString() + + time.getSeconds().toString());
    keywords = (keywords) url = + keywords; .log( + url); responses = (); { result2 = request.get(url, { json = .parse(result2) (json.result != ) { ( i json.result.products) { .log(json.result.products[i]); price = json.result.products[i].salePrice; id = json.result.products[i].productUrl; img = json.result.products[i].imageUrl; title = json.result.products[i].productTitle;

                    
                    dosearchurl(id, title, img, price)
                }
            } 
        })
    } (e) { .log( + e.toString());
    }
} ( ) function ali keywords var new Date var "%20" "%20" encodeURIComponent var "http://gw.api.alibaba.com/openapi/param2/2/portals.open/api.listPromotionProduct/76080?sort=volumeDown&fields=salePrice,productTitle,volume,imageUrl,productUrl&keywords=" console 'keywords?: ' var new Array try var ( ) function e, r, result2 var JSON if null for var in console var var var var catch console 'exception: ' In dosearchurl, this genius technique allows me to have the variables persistent over the next request.get call, which returns a promise, meaning that if we did request.get inside a for loop then tried to access our old variables (like title in this case, for example) it would only find the variable value at the state in the new point in time when the promise has resolved (ie. the request completes) – meaning all our results would output the same data as the for loop has completed and it executes the console.log code with the for loops final value, instead of each incremented value. So, by taking the for loop and feeding it the variables in a different scope, the variables remain persistent even though there’s a time delay for the promise – and we can output the variables in their proper sequence, instead of only the final one over and over again. In here, we load the product id on another alibaba api endpoint – this one to create an affiliate url for our product we’ve found. Then, we output to console all the juicey details about our potential arbitrageur’s opportunity – and our potential affiliate income. { url2 = + id; responses = (); { result3 = request.get(url2, { json = .parse(result3) .log( ) .log( + title.replace( , )) .log( + json.result.promotionUrls[ ].promotionUrl); .log( + img) .log( + price) .log( )

        });

    } (e) { .log( + e.toString());
    }
} ( ) function dosearchurl id, title, img, price var "http://gw.api.alibaba.com/openapi/param2/2/portals.open/api.getPromotionLinks/76080?fields=promotionUrl&trackingId=4632&urls=" var new Array try var ( ) function e, r, result3 var JSON console 'aliexpress:' console 'title: ' /<[^>]*>?/gm '' console 'affiliate url: ' 0 console 'img: ' console 'price: ' console ' ' catch console 'exception: ' It’s a win-win-win: goldmoney for the arbitrageur who earns surebet money, paydirt for me as I gain a tiny percent of those sales over and over again, and of course it’s a good thing – big bucks – for the retail marketplace. Hooah! I hope you’re as excited about my POC as I was creating it then describing it here. Someone will surely bet some time and effort and marketing chops to execute this vision.. will it be me?

Make Money With Retail-Arbitrage-As-A-Service Using Amazon and AliExpress [A How To Guide]

New graduate? Jump on board one of these high flying companies Graduating students hungry to dive into the (aka ) often struggle to select the right, specific opportunity to start their career. startup community StartUpLand Each spring, I provide a comprehensive list of exciting, growing, hiring startups–both private or recently public–that are worthy of consideration as places to start or continue a career in StartupLand. The criteria for being on the list is subjective but is a mix of fundraising (typically > $10m in the most recent round), scale (typically > 50 employees), momentum (typically growing revenue or users > 50%) and hiring (typically > 10 open reqs, including a number of entry level positions that would be a fit for recent college or business school graduates). Before we get into the companies themselves, I suggest checking out my posts and , where I give some more detailed advice on how to select the right company for you and position yourself to secure a job. Getting Your First Startup Job Are You Suited For A StartUp? Once you have reviewed this framework for deciding what you’re looking for, this post will give you to research and approach. a list of over 500 companies As usual, the list is compiled and organized based on location since I believe in selecting a geography to plug in to (and contribute to) a community and ecosystem. I received fantastic input from angels, entrepreneurs, lawyers and VCs across the world, helping me pressure test and compile this list (note: Flybridge portfolio companies are in blue). I recognize that the list contains no companies from India or China. I hope to cover those geographies in the future but just didn’t feel I had good enough intelligence at this time. I’d also point folks to Stanford’s Andy Rachleff’s , which he publishes each fall with a similar theme (albeit more Silicon Valley focused). terrific list I’m sure I made many mistakes and omissions, which are all my own. Feedback welcome! East Coast West Coast International Other Startup Hubs Bitpay, Ionic Security, Kabbage, MailChimp ATL: AvantCredit, , BucketFeet, Civis Analytics, Dough, Fooda, Groupon, Iris Mobile, Kapow, Narrative Sciences, , Raise.com, ShopRunner, Shiftgig, SpotHero, SproutSocial, Tastyworks, Uptake CHI: bloXroute Precognitive FullContact, Ibotta, LogRhythm, Rally, SendGrid, Sympoz, TeamSnap, VictorOps, Webroot, CO: Welltok 2U, Cvent, Optoro, Sonatype, Vox Media, WeddingWire DC: Apptio, Avalara, Avvo, ExtraHop, Julep, Juno, Koru, OfferUp, Outreach, Peach, Porch, Pro, Redfin, Rover.com SEA: Bamboo HR, Canopy Tax, Domo, Health Catalyst, HireVue, InsideSales, Instructure, Lucid Software, Observe Point, Pluralsight, Qualtrics, Solution Reach, Workfront UT: That’s it! Special thanks to all those who provided me with anonymous input as well as my colleague, , who did most of the heavy lifting to help me in compiling this list. Caroline Constable

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Originally published on https://da-14.com/ The internet has definitely changed the way we run a business. These days, online marketplaces offer a whole new world of opportunities and standards to wholesalers, retailers, and innovative enthusiasts. Taking the right steps, these can become a flourishing business venture for merchants, offering their products for sale. E-commerce platforms let smaller vendors contend in the competitive retail field, as well as offer an easy way for larger sellers to use numerous advantages of marketplace platforms. eMarketer estimates that global retail sales will reach , even if annual rates of growth will slow down over the next several years. During this period Asia-Pacific is expected to double its sales and reach $2.725 trillion by 2020, remaining the largest retail e-commerce market (products and services market sectors). North America will remain the second largest regional e-commerce market, after China, and experience a constant double-valued growth in the next few years, resulting from current digital buyers, coverage of new market segments, and an increase in m-commerce sales. $27.7 trillion in 2020 The general key to growing one of the top online marketplaces is: high-quality vendors draw in more customers, while a growing client base attracts more vendors. However, how to get inside this circular flow? Are there any rules of becoming the best marketplace to sell online? — Well, in fact, there are. Photo credits: DA-14 Software Development LLC 5 rules of popular online marketplaces: . There is a tough competition within horizontal retail platforms and they require a complex approach. For example, eBay works hard to balance demand and supply across numerous smaller market sectors. While users of Uber or Lyft visit them for one simple reason — to find a ride. Vertical marketplaces tend to grow faster . These days, social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others allow businesses to drive efficient early growth using targeted ads and geotagged posts. Such approach can be also used to validate your startup idea. Grow locally, before expanding internationally . Leveraging data ecommerce business owners can coordinate supply for customers and guarantee better quality for both sides. Curated platforms make sure that vendors set reasonable prices, while consumers buy from high-quality merchants. Curation helps to make better decisions . Market size is less important than its potential. Don’t consider only obvious market sectors, but think of shadow segments thereabouts. For example, Rover.com is a dog sitting marketplace that connects dog parents with local pet sitters. Only one in ten dog owners’ uses kennels, so Rover refers to the nine remaining (potential) users. Think of shadow niche . As your online business starts to scale, you should benefit from new opportunities to raise the bar of the marketplace in addition to revenue growth. Such e-commerce platforms like Etsy offer extra services to sellers and so get an opportunity to increase gross margin by 10% annually. Except for financial benefits, such approach improves sellers’ loyalty and increases lock-in between the companies. Success shouldn’t be the destination point Top 5 most popular online marketplaces: Amazon These days, neither of articles/books/notes about marketplaces can do without mentioning . Today it is the largest online marketplace in the USA that sells all types of goods, including food, toys, books, electronics, art pieces, and even much more. However, it has gone even further and currently, it offers cloud infrastructure services ( ), software, analytics services (Alexa), digital content and multimedia products. Amazon AWS Amazon began as an online bookstore and has grown to be a multi-billion corporation with 11 global marketplaces operating in North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a huge customer database from 180 countries. How does it work? Amazon is among the best online marketplaces for sellers worldwide. Third-party vendors add products, which are then included into site inventory. Once a consumer decides to make a purchase, a vendor is liable for filling the order. What does make it stand out of the herd? Probably the largest and richest selections of products; User-friendly design, smart search system, and convenient filters; Comprehensive review system with star rating; Personalized offers and recommendations to consumers, based on their shopping and browsing history; Various customer loyalty programs with free shipping and other goodies. eBay is one of the pioneers and movers in online shopping. Currently, it can boast of 167 million active buyers in 190 markets, so we have no doubts that it is “where the world goes to shop, sell, and give”. This global enterprise includes auction and retail website and has local marketplaces in more than 30 countries from pole to pole. eBay Apart from eBay.com the company also includes other commerce brands, like eBay Classifieds Group, that helps users find necessary things within their local communities, and StubHub, the world’s largest platform for online tickets. How does it work? The selling cycle is similar to Amazon. You create a listing, write a description, add photos, select a category, provide shipping options, and so on. The company provides sellers with useful tips and tools, like spell checking or auto-replies. What does make it stand out of the herd? Broad selection of goods and services for sales, offered by both large and small businesses; Extensive range of payment options; Comprehensive tutorials and tips; Various shipping options (free / flat-fee / calculated). Etsy Launched back in 2005, is one of the most popular e-commerce websites. It focuses on handmade, novelty and vintage items, from jewelry and clothing to toys and art pieces. Currently, its database is made up of 45 million items for sale, over 1.7 million active sellers and 28.6 million active buyers. Etsy How does it work? Creating an account is free and there is no binding monthly payment. Like Amazon or eBay, Etsy takes a listing fee ($0.20) for every listed item and 3.5% fee for sales. Its seller’s services include advertising platform, discounted shipping labels, and payment processing. What does make it stand out of the herd? Large listings include unique handmade products, hard-to-find items, and vintage goods; Curated recommendations and personalized email notifications, based on buyers’ browsing/shopping history; List of boutiques and flea markets to shop from Etsy merchants offline; Comprehensive and easy-to-use navigation system with detailed search system; Promotional and marketing tools for vendors, including Google Analytics and Facebook integration; Strong Etsy community. Bonanza was launched back in 2007 and already in 2012 it was named “The Best Place to Sell Online” by About.com Collectibles, “Best Ease of Use” in 2013 by eCommerceBytes, “Best Marketplace Overall” in 2014, “Company of the Year” in 2015 by Best in Biz Awards and “Most Recommended Marketplace” in 2016 by eCommerceBytes. Last year Entrepreneur Magazine named it the “Best Entrepreneurial Company in America”. Bonanza This seller-centric platform offers good opportunities to small businesses and entrepreneurs by creating online shops easily and quickly. It focuses on buying and selling new and pre-owned clothes, accessories, jewelry, items for home and garden, art pieces, collectibles and antique. How does it work? Users create Bonanza account for free or can login using Facebook and Google. Creation of listings and uploading photos are at no charge. Sellers pay as they sell, final offer value (FOV) starts at 3.5%. What does make it stand out of the herd? Free listings that never expire and lower fees, comparing to Amazon or eBay; Automatic Amazon / eBay / Etsy / Shopify / CSV import or sync; Convenient batch editor for editing groups of items; Tools for launching Customer Marketing Campaigns; The platform takes care of advertising and every listing is published directly to Bing, Google, Nextag, Pricegrabber and other popular buyer channels; Highly-rated customer service and customizable integrated chat functions. Rover.com is a Seattle-based marketplace that now offers its services in 10,000+ cities over the United States. In 2014 its CEO, Aaron Easterly, won Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Pacific Northwest region in the category “Emerging Companies”. Currently, Rover’s account base totals over 85,000 sitters. Rover.com The list of services includes dog boarding/sitting/walking, day care, drop-in visits, and house sitting. Apart from that, the company offers premium insurance, 24/7 support, background checks, ongoing education, photo updates, vet consultations and secure online payments. How does it work? Accounts for dog owners are free, while pet sitters and walkers pay a fee for a background check (ranging from $10 to $35). Owners are charged a service fee that is up to 5–7% of the booking whole. While sitters and walkers get around 75–85% of their earnings for every booking. What does make it stand out of the herd? Connects pet parents with dog lovers; Nation’s largest community of dog walkers and pet sitters; Android and iOS apps to share any updates, like walking summary, photo proofs, and other details; Premium insurance for both owners and sitters/walkers; Ongoing sitters’ education; General background checks for every dog walker/sitter; Verified reviews system. Photo credits: DA-14 Software Development LLC Build a marketplace: what to consider? Online e-commerce websites give an opportunity for startups and established businesses to expand their presence and reach out to more buyers, both locally and internationally. While buyers opt for marketplaces due to a number of reasons, like a larger selection of products and services, easy items comparison, ability to read reviews and conduct research prior to buying anything. To develop the best online marketplace, these are the that should be taken into account: major concerns Chicken and egg problem: attracting vendors to bring over consumers User-friendly interface for both buyers and sellers Safety and reliability: reasonable prices, responsible merchants, and secure transaction software Marketing and strong community support To create an online marketplace you should start with the niche markets. Look for unique ideas and uncovered,shadow sectors. Don’t clone others, but innovate and invest time and efforts in unique ideas. One of the main mistakes is that most startups are too focused on building and launching their ecommerce app, so they fail to work on a marketing strategy and save a budget for it. As a result, this places future business success under a threat. Marketing is a great part of the online marketplace development cost and it includes online/offline ads, SEO, media coverage, PPC, social media marketing (SMM), content marketing and so on.

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Here’s my to-do list currently — of course, there are a lot of tasks. As I’m sitting at my desk, staring at this long, overwhelming list, I can feel the familiar frustration bubbling up. You know that feeling when you have so much to do that you don’t even know where to start? That was me. My mind was spinning in this chaos. But then I remembered something from The One Thing. This book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan has a simple question that helps me break free from the cycle of overwhelm and uncertainty over and over again: What’s the one thing I want to do today? Or the longer version: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary Why does this approach help? Simple, It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer)


It helps you prioritize ruthlessly


It keeps you on track with your big goals This quote from The One Thing hits home for me: “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” So, “The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” So, what is this question really about? “What’s the ONE thing I can do… ONE thing: You are allowed to pick one thing and one thing only
Can do: You can do it — execute it “… such that by doing it… This part challenges you to dig deep because when you do this one thing, you’re setting something else in motion. “… everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” When you do this one thing, everything else on your list either becomes easier or, in many cases, unnecessary. Most people don’t realize how much they don’t need to do if they just focus on doing the right thing. What to do with this question? ie Simple Path to Productivity 1. Keep asking the One Thing question, both for your long-term vision and your daily routine. The Big-Picture Question: “What’s my ONE Thing?” Use this to develop a vision for your life and the direction for your career or company; The Small-Focus Question: “What’s my ONE Thing right now?” Use this when you first wake up and throughout the day. 2. Find a great answer to that question. Ok, How? Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan suggest 2-step approach: Find the best research, study of the highest achievers
Look for the next step that aligns with their trajectory — or if needed, go in a completely new direction. 3. Do it. Once you’ve found that next step, time block it. Treat that time like it’s sacred, protecting it as though it’s your most valuable asset. As Keller and Papasan remind us: “When your willpower is its highest, do the priority/one thing work.” How do I apply it to my life? Return to my face-in-palm moment when I was overwhelmed by my to-do list. I asked myself the One Thing question and realized the one thing I needed to accomplish today was: Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Once I finished it, my next one thing was: Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time After answering the question, I blocked time, locked myself in a room, and got to work. There’s no better feeling than being fully in the moment, knowing that you’re doing exactly what you need to be doing. How you can apply right away? For your endless todo: Pause for five minutes.
Ask yourself: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
Be super honest with yourself — answer it.
Block time for that one thing and get it done. Bonus tip: If you have extra time, spend a little researching or planning to ensure that you’ve picked the right One Thing. For Random Events and Life Situations Here’s another way I use this framework: when you’re at a networking event or listening to a speaker and you don’t know what to ask, just apply the One Thing question. What is the one thing about [the topic] that help you achieve XXX / you are passionate about?
“What’s the one thing about skiing that you really love?”
“What’s the one thing about marketing that helped you scale to $1M ARR?” There you have it — a simple, applicable framework that’s helped me overcome task paralysis and overwhelm countless times as a knowledge worker, a founder, and even during those awkward moments at networking events. Bonus We also apply this approach for our AI Task Assistant on Saner.AI → Help you prioritize and focus on one thing, each task that matters. It’s available for our early access group now and will be live in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned! If you want to try it early, just DM me :) Here’s my to-do list currently — of course, there are a lot of tasks. As I’m sitting at my desk, staring at this long, overwhelming list, I can feel the familiar frustration bubbling up. You know that feeling when you have so much to do that you don’t even know where to start? That was me. My mind was spinning in this chaos. But then I remembered something from The One Thing . This book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan has a simple question that helps me break free from the cycle of overwhelm and uncertainty over and over again: The One Thing The One Thing What’s the one thing I want to do today? What’s the one thing I want to do today? Or the longer version: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary Why does this approach help? Simple, It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer) It helps you prioritize ruthlessly It keeps you on track with your big goals It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer) It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer) It helps you prioritize ruthlessly It helps you prioritize ruthlessly It keeps you on track with your big goals It keeps you on track with your big goals This quote from The One Thing hits home for me: The One Thing “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” So, “The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” “The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” “The trick to success is to choose the right habit choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” bring just enough discipline to establish it.” So, what is this question really about? “What’s the ONE thing I can do… ONE thing: You are allowed to pick one thing and one thing only Can do: You can do it — execute it ONE thing: You are allowed to pick one thing and one thing only Can do: You can do it — execute it “… such that by doing it… This part challenges you to dig deep because when you do this one thing, you’re setting something else in motion. This part challenges you to dig deep because when you do this one thing, you’re setting something else in motion. “… everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” When you do this one thing, everything else on your list either becomes easier or, in many cases, unnecessary. Most people don’t realize how much they don’t need to do if they just focus on doing the right thing. When you do this one thing, everything else on your list either becomes easier or, in many cases, unnecessary. Most people don’t realize how much they don’t need to do if they just focus on doing the right thing. What to do with this question? ie Simple Path to Productivity 1. Keep asking the One Thing question, both for your long-term vision and your daily routine. The Big-Picture Question: “What’s my ONE Thing?” “What’s my ONE Thing?” Use this to develop a vision for your life and the direction for your career or company; Use this to develop a vision for your life and the direction for your career or company; The Small-Focus Question: “What’s my ONE Thing right now?” “What’s my ONE Thing right now?” Use this when you first wake up and throughout the day. Use this when you first wake up and throughout the day. 2. Find a great answer to that question. Ok, How? Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan suggest 2-step approach: Find the best research, study of the highest achievers Look for the next step that aligns with their trajectory — or if needed, go in a completely new direction. Find the best research, study of the highest achievers Look for the next step that aligns with their trajectory — or if needed, go in a completely new direction. 3. Do it. Once you’ve found that next step, time block it. Treat that time like it’s sacred, protecting it as though it’s your most valuable asset. time block As Keller and Papasan remind us: “When your willpower is its highest, do the priority/one thing work.” “When your willpower is its highest, do the priority/one thing work.” How do I apply it to my life? Return to my face-in-palm moment when I was overwhelmed by my to-do list. I asked myself the One Thing question and realized the one thing I needed to accomplish today was: Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Once I finished it, my next one thing was: Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time After answering the question, I blocked time, locked myself in a room, and got to work. There’s no better feeling than being fully in the moment, knowing that you’re doing exactly what you need to be doing. How you can apply right away? For your endless todo: Pause for five minutes. Ask yourself: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Be super honest with yourself — answer it. Block time for that one thing and get it done. Pause for five minutes. Ask yourself: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Be super honest with yourself — answer it. Block time for that one thing and get it done. Bonus tip : If you have extra time, spend a little researching or planning to ensure that you’ve picked the right One Thing . Bonus tip One Thing For Random Events and Life Situations Here’s another way I use this framework: when you’re at a networking event or listening to a speaker and you don’t know what to ask, just apply the One Thing question. One Thing What is the one thing about [the topic] that help you achieve XXX / you are passionate about? “What’s the one thing about skiing that you really love?” “What’s the one thing about marketing that helped you scale to $1M ARR?” What is the one thing about [the topic] that help you achieve XXX / you are passionate about? “What’s the one thing about skiing that you really love?” “What’s the one thing about marketing that helped you scale to $1M ARR?” There you have it — a simple, applicable framework that’s helped me overcome task paralysis and overwhelm countless times as a knowledge worker, a founder, and even during those awkward moments at networking events. Bonus We also apply this approach for our AI Task Assistant on Saner.AI → Help you prioritize and focus on one thing, each task that matters. Saner.AI It’s available for our early access group now and will be live in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned! If you want to try it early, just DM me :)

Feeling Overwhelmed With Tasks? Here's One Question to Help You Overcome Them

Overcome LLM Hallucinations Using Knowledge Bases

التغلب على الهلوسة باستخدام قواعد المعرفة

Überwinden Sie LLM-Halluzinationen mithilfe von Wissensdatenbanken

Supere las alucinaciones de LLM utilizando bases de conocimiento

Surmontez les hallucinations du LLM grâce aux bases de connaissances

Հաղթահարեք LLM հալյուցինացիաները՝ օգտագործելով գիտելիքների հիմքերը

知識ベースを使用して LLM 幻覚を克服する

Reseo ny Hallucinations LLM amin'ny fampiasana toby fahalalana

LLM Alucinaciones nisqakunata atipay Yachaypa Bases nisqawan

Depășiți halucinațiile LLM folosind baze de cunoștințe

දැනුම පදනම් භාවිතා කරමින් LLM මායාවන් ජය ගන්න

Övervinna LLM-hallucinationer med hjälp av kunskapsbaser

Shinda Ukumbi wa LLM Kwa Kutumia Misingi ya Maarifa

Web3, the next iteration of the Internet, pledges to empower communities and end users through a decentralized and trustless infrastructure. However, it’s not like Apple introducing the touch screen, which replaced conventional phones in less than a decade. Web3 represents a tech advancement that requires gradual implementation to penetrate a global industry that touches every aspect of our lives. Before that happens, here are the 5 main challenges the Web3 revolution has to overcome first: Fragmentation To begin with, the Web3 industry, which uses blockchain technology as its underlying infrastructure layer, is very fragmented. This is because blockchains, while being open to the public, are closed systems that don’t communicate with the real world or with each other. Interoperability is the declared mission of many newer chains, such as Polkadot or Avalanche, but all these networks can do is to create special doors (bridges) through which data can flow in and out. While bridges make blockchain data more flexible, they come with significant risks. In 2022, bridges accounted for more than half of all crypto stolen by hackers, according to data fro m Chainalysis. Specifically, decentralized finance (DeFi) accounted for over 82% of all crypto stolen, totaling $3.1 billion, with bridges responsible for 64% of it.To overcome these challenges, blockchains have to work on solutions that improve compatibility at the core level and enable more secure paths to move liquidity between different chains. The good news is that decentralized applications (dapps) and crypto ecosystems adopt a multi-chain model. For example, Uniswap, the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) by trading volume, supports 22 chains. User Experience & Complexity Dapps are a new concept for regular users, many of whom are not familiar with the multiple processes required to engage with them, such as digital wallet setup and management, joining liquidity pools, staking, etc. Regular Web2 apps focus very much on the interface, leaving all the behind-the-scenes processes hidden from end users. In contrast, dapp developers pay more attention to scalability and efficient economic models relying on game theory and security. While trying to improve the underlying technology, developers often neglect user experience, which slows the onboarding process for non-tech-savvy users. In the last few years, more and more dapps have been working on ways to offer a Web2-like experience. Recently, peer-to-peer payment firm Valora released a decentralized launchpad for Web3 dapps on mobile devices. Elsewhere, MetaMask, one of the most popular non-custodial wallets, announced its Delegation Toolkit, which enables developers to embed the wallet directly into dapps for a better user experience. Scalability Web3 has to prioritize scaling to make mainstream adoption a realistic plan. For example, Visa claims to handleover 65,000 transactions per second (tps) across 200+ countries, reaching over 3 billion users worldwide.For comparison, Ethereum, which hosts the largest number of dapps, can process only up to 15 tps. To improve scalability, developers have built layer 2 (L2) networks on top of Ethereum, but they are less decentralized. L2s have grown into an entire industry. The total value locked (TVL) in L2 dapps reached nearly $50 billion in June 2024. Today, L2s already process nearly 300 transactions per second (tps) compared to 13 on Ethereum, although their capacity measures in the thousands.L2s that use zero-knowledge (ZK) technology provide robust security and solve the scalability challenge, but they are more complex and difficult to use. Despite this, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes ZK rollups will beat Optimistic rollups to dominate the L2 space within the next few years. To avoid the fate of Ethereum, which is surrounded by dozens of L2s, some layer 1 blockchain, including Solana, Aptos, and Sui, have made sure to achieve the same or even greater tps capacity than the likes of Visa. https://x.com/Suians_/status/1659621501669363712?embedable=true Security It turns out that building ideal Web3 dapps is tricky. For example, blockchain projects relying too much on bridge solutions to achieve interoperability might be forced to compromise their security, as we discussed earlier. Prioritizing scaling can also come at the cost of security because higher tps capacity is usually achieved by less decentralized networks. Therefore, security is a key aspect that must be preserved while improving the rest of the fundamental aspects. The Web3 sector is still plagued with hacking attacks and security risks. Every month, hundreds of millions of dollars are stolen from Web3 dapps.This is why some bug bounty programs pay millions for identifying code vulnerabilities. Many well-established networks, including Ethereum, are inherently secure at the core level, but problems may arise during dapp development due to code loopholes, smart contract vulnerabilities, and other security issues. Regulation Even with an ideal Web3 infrastructure in place, regulation would remain the last major hurdle that still needs to be addressed. Given that Web3 dapps use decentralized and trustless infrastructure, there are no centralized entities to be responsible for potential issues. Moreover, most dapps don’t require KYC verification, making them less compatible with highly regulated traditional finance. Crypto regulations are still vague in the US, but some major jurisdictions are becoming more Web3-friendly. For example, the European Union (EU) recently adopted the MiCA regulatory framework for cryptos and is now looking for ways to integrate Web3. Another example is Hong Kong, whose Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, declared that the city has become a leading global destination for Web3 and digital assets due to its crypto-friendly regulation. The Final Note While analyzing the main challenges for Web3 adoption, you can see that the industry offers many solutions in each case. However, solving one problem often comes at the expense of another. Therefore, the main challenge is to create a balanced Web3 infrastructure that addresses all major challenges at once – this should be the main goal for developers. We’re still far from a Web3 utopia where everyone has full control over their data and assets, but the main pillars for the next iteration of the Internet are already palpable. Web3, the next iteration of the Internet, pledges to empower communities and end users through a decentralized and trustless infrastructure. However, it’s not like Apple introducing the touch screen, which replaced conventional phones in less than a decade. Web3 represents a tech advancement that requires gradual implementation to penetrate a global industry that touches every aspect of our lives. Before that happens, here are the 5 main challenges the Web3 revolution has to overcome first: Fragmentation Fragmentation To begin with, the Web3 industry, which uses blockchain technology as its underlying infrastructure layer, is very fragmented. This is because blockchains, while being open to the public, are closed systems that don’t communicate with the real world or with each other. Interoperability is the declared mission of many newer chains, such as Polkadot or Avalanche, but all these networks can do is to create special doors (bridges) through which data can flow in and out. While bridges make blockchain data more flexible, they come with significant risks. In 2022, bridges accounted for more than half of all crypto stolen by hackers, according to data fro m Chainalysis . Specifically, decentralized finance (DeFi) accounted for over 82% of all crypto stolen, totaling $3.1 billion, with bridges responsible for 64% of it. To overcome these challenges, blockchains have to work on solutions that improve compatibility at the core level and enable more secure paths to move liquidity between different chains. Chainalysis Chainalysis The good news is that decentralized applications (dapps) and crypto ecosystems adopt a multi-chain model. For example, Uniswap, the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) by trading volume, supports 22 chains. User Experience & Complexity User Experience & Complexity Dapps are a new concept for regular users, many of whom are not familiar with the multiple processes required to engage with them, such as digital wallet setup and management, joining liquidity pools, staking, etc. Regular Web2 apps focus very much on the interface, leaving all the behind-the-scenes processes hidden from end users. In contrast, dapp developers pay more attention to scalability and efficient economic models relying on game theory and security. While trying to improve the underlying technology, developers often neglect user experience, which slows the onboarding process for non-tech-savvy users. In the last few years, more and more dapps have been working on ways to offer a Web2-like experience. Recently, peer-to-peer payment firm Valora released a decentralized launchpad for Web3 dapps on mobile devices. released released Elsewhere, MetaMask, one of the most popular non-custodial wallets, announced its Delegation Toolkit, which enables developers to embed the wallet directly into dapps for a better user experience. announced announced Scalability Scalability Web3 has to prioritize scaling to make mainstream adoption a realistic plan. For example, Visa claims to handle over 65,000 transactions per second (tps) across 200+ countries, reaching over 3 billion users worldwide. For comparison, Ethereum, which hosts the largest number of dapps, can process only up to 15 tps . claims to handle 15 tps 15 tps To improve scalability, developers have built layer 2 (L2) networks on top of Ethereum, but they are less decentralized. L2s have grown into an entire industry . The total value locked (TVL) in L2 dapps reached nearly $50 billion in June 2024. into an entire industry Today, L2s already process nearly 300 transactions per second (tps) compared to 13 on Ethereum, although their capacity measures in the thousands. L2s that use zero-knowledge (ZK) technology provide robust security and solve the scalability challenge, but they are more complex and difficult to use. Despite this, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes ZK rollups will beat Optimistic rollups to dominate the L2 space within the next few years. believes believes To avoid the fate of Ethereum, which is surrounded by dozens of L2s, some layer 1 blockchain, including Solana, Aptos, and Sui, have made sure to achieve the same or even greater tps capacity than the likes of Visa. https://x.com/Suians_/status/1659621501669363712?embedable=true https://x.com/Suians_/status/1659621501669363712?embedable=true Security Security It turns out that building ideal Web3 dapps is tricky. For example, blockchain projects relying too much on bridge solutions to achieve interoperability might be forced to compromise their security , as we discussed earlier. Prioritizing scaling can also come at the cost of security because higher tps capacity is usually achieved by less decentralized networks. compromise their security compromise their security Therefore, security is a key aspect that must be preserved while improving the rest of the fundamental aspects. The Web3 sector is still plagued with hacking attacks and security risks. Every month, hundreds of millions of dollars are stolen from Web3 dapps. This is why some bug bounty programs pay millions for identifying code vulnerabilities. pay millions pay millions Many well-established networks, including Ethereum, are inherently secure at the core level, but problems may arise during dapp development due to code loopholes, smart contract vulnerabilities, and other security issues. Regulation Regulation Even with an ideal Web3 infrastructure in place, regulation would remain the last major hurdle that still needs to be addressed. Given that Web3 dapps use decentralized and trustless infrastructure, there are no centralized entities to be responsible for potential issues. Moreover, most dapps don’t require KYC verification, making them less compatible with highly regulated traditional finance. Crypto regulations are still vague in the US, but some major jurisdictions are becoming more Web3-friendly. For example, the European Union (EU) recently adopted the MiCA regulatory framework for cryptos and is now looking for ways to integrate Web3 . are still vague are still vague MiCA regulatory framework MiCA regulatory framework integrate Web3 integrate Web3 Another example is Hong Kong, whose Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, declared that the city has become a leading global destination for Web3 and digital assets due to its crypto-friendly regulation. declared declared The Final Note The Final Note While analyzing the main challenges for Web3 adoption, you can see that the industry offers many solutions in each case. However, solving one problem often comes at the expense of another. Therefore, the main challenge is to create a balanced Web3 infrastructure that addresses all major challenges at once – this should be the main goal for developers. We’re still far from a Web3 utopia where everyone has full control over their data and assets, but the main pillars for the next iteration of the Internet are already palpable.

Key Barriers to Web3 Development: Overcoming the Challenges Ahead

Impostor syndrome, that nagging feeling of inadequacy, affects many people in management and engineering leadership. It is particularly common when transitioning from a performer to a manager or architect. You may think, "I don't belong here. I'm falling short. My role is a lucky accident." But as Frank W. Abagnale wrote, "A boy simply wasn't worth a man's wages. So I aged ten years overnight." In other words, it's time to leave the impostor behind and embrace the logic of your worth. Imagine you're a landing page developer, and every day you craft and refine the user interface until it's pixel-perfect. Or, you might be a builder, stacking brick after brick, day after day, until a towering edifice stands before you. However, when people rise to leadership positions, they can sometimes struggle with the transition. They start off with passion and enthusiasm, but as time goes on, they can begin to feel burnt out. The problem? They no longer see the tangible results of their efforts. But fear not, I've been there, and I have a solution. Decomposing the role At the outset, trust that you were hired for a reason. You possess the talent and potential your managers sought. However, even if you trust your leaders, you may still be plagued with self-doubt. The solution is to decompose your role and identify your value. For example, consider the cost of a month's work versus the cost of decision-making when building a platform and universe. The latter is worth hundreds of times more. You are responsible for a team, managing risks, and shaping the future of the company. You are not just a builder laying bricks or a developer creating a landing page. Mentoring is an integral part of leadership. You can determine your worth by calculating the cost of an hour of consulting or the cost of mentoring ten specialists simultaneously. When you compare managers and architects to a full-fledged design bureau, it's easy to see how their decisions affect the entire ecosystem. One wrong move can lead to huge losses, reputational damage, project failure, and wasted time. Therefore, it's important to make the right strategic turns and guide your team on the right path. Not all managers are created equal. Useless managers can be removed without affecting the team or the company. However, good managers are essential to success. They make the right decisions, shape the culture, and set the tone for the company's future. As a manager, you must always remember the weight of your decisions and the ripple effect they can have. I firmly believe that if a mediocre manager were to replace me, the entire puzzle would crumble in an instant. This is because decision-making carries immense weight and complexity. While minor setbacks can often be remedied, the same cannot be said for incorrect strategic choices. Gauge impact and outcome As an engineering director, I initially wondered about my value and contribution to the organization. However, upon analyzing my work, I realized that my advisory role helped guide technical decisions, resulting in increased reputation, risk mitigation, and the prevention of costly failures. A single production failure alone can result in six-figure damages, making it essential to have leadership and guidance in place to prevent such incidents. Strategic discussions with leadership involvement may appear insignificant to some individuals, but they are crucial for successful outcomes. The scarcity of effective managers in the market speaks to the complexity of the role and the importance of having the right person in charge to ensure success. The number of calls and their purpose is a critical aspect of effective management. From strategic sessions to managerial sync-ups to 1-2-1 mentoring, every call has an impact and outcome that must be evaluated. One of the challenges of being a manager is the lack of tangible solutions that can be seen or felt. The role involves guiding, directing, and prompting others, which can radically change the course of events and future outcomes. Visibility vs. Value In the corporate world, it's not uncommon for top management to be unaware of what other managers are doing. This lack of transparency can lead to self-doubt and confusion among employees. This is where self-promotion and visibility of one's work come into play. However, there's a delicate balance to be maintained between visibility and value. Many companies tend to prioritize visibility by organizing numerous presentations and meetings but fail to assess the real value of the work being done. On the other hand, an employee may recognize their own worth, but due to the lack of presentability, they may remain in the shadows, raising concerns from top management. Some executives enter the company with great fanfare, delivering a dozen presentations highlighting their expertise, experience, vision, and plans for the company's future. Upon completion of the probationary period, these leaders expect feedback on their work. But is it really necessary? In my experience, it's more useful to evaluate the value of their presence and whether there's a correlation between their promises and actual results. Have any partnerships been established, certifications achieved, or profits generated? This is where the truth lies. Each person determines their level of visibility. For example, I'm not the type to constantly seek validation from management to prove my importance to the company. Instead, I prioritize completing my duties, focusing on clients, maintaining relationships with colleagues, and communicating with other departments. However, if there's a need to demonstrate own value, there are ways to do it. Present your demo after a certain period or sprint, making it a mandatory practice so that employees systematically share the status of ongoing projects. If there's nothing to show, the question arises: what have you been doing? This prompts a question for your leader: why were there no tasks? This applies to all departments.


Understand the scope of your role. Determine what you're doing and how many people are benefiting from your work. While being useful for oneself is important, it's equally important to analyze how many people depend on your decisions.


Calculate the cost of your right and wrong decisions. Determine their financial and effort-related worth.


Recognize the responsibilities and risks associated with your position.


Evaluate the impact of your work, including the psychological impact. As a leader, you perform not only managerial tasks but your mood and presentation have a significant impact as well.


Move beyond thinking in terms of individual tasks and look at the big picture. Start thinking about the global outcomes and impacts of your work.


Balance the visibility and value of your work. You can't be just a “man in a case” nor just a presenter. Strike a balance between the value you bring and how you communicate it to the organization. Instead of getting bogged down by self-doubt and questioning your abilities, channel your energy into taking action and seeking out the knowledge you need to succeed. Remember, you don't have to go it alone — leverage the expertise of your colleagues and mentors to help you achieve your goals. By taking a comprehensive view of the impact your work has on the company and its products, you'll be amazed by the level of value you bring to the table. So don't hold back — take charge of your career and unlock your full potential. Impostor syndrome, that nagging feeling of inadequacy, affects many people in management and engineering leadership. It is particularly common when transitioning from a performer to a manager or architect. You may think, "I don't belong here. I'm falling short. My role is a lucky accident." But as Frank W. Abagnale wrote, "A boy simply wasn't worth a man's wages. So I aged ten years overnight." In other words, it's time to leave the impostor behind and embrace the logic of your worth . Impostor syndrome, that nagging feeling of inadequacy, affects many people in management and engineering leadership. time to leave the impostor behind and embrace the logic of your worth Imagine you're a landing page developer, and every day you craft and refine the user interface until it's pixel-perfect. Or, you might be a builder, stacking brick after brick, day after day, until a towering edifice stands before you. However, when people rise to leadership positions, they can sometimes struggle with the transition. They start off with passion and enthusiasm, but as time goes on, they can begin to feel burnt out. The problem? They no longer see the tangible results of their efforts. But fear not, I've been there, and I have a solution. Decomposing the role Decomposing the role At the outset, trust that you were hired for a reason. You possess the talent and potential your managers sought. However, even if you trust your leaders, you may still be plagued with self-doubt. The solution is to decompose your role and identify your value. For example, consider the cost of a month's work versus the cost of decision-making when building a platform and universe. The latter is worth hundreds of times more. You are responsible for a team, managing risks, and shaping the future of the company. You are not just a builder laying bricks or a developer creating a landing page. Mentoring is an integral part of leadership. You can determine your worth by calculating the cost of an hour of consulting or the cost of mentoring ten specialists simultaneously. When you compare managers and architects to a full-fledged design bureau, it's easy to see how their decisions affect the entire ecosystem. One wrong move can lead to huge losses, reputational damage, project failure, and wasted time. Therefore, it's important to make the right strategic turns and guide your team on the right path. Not all managers are created equal. Useless managers can be removed without affecting the team or the company. However, good managers are essential to success. They make the right decisions, shape the culture, and set the tone for the company's future. As a manager, you must always remember the weight of your decisions and the ripple effect they can have. I firmly believe that if a mediocre manager were to replace me, the entire puzzle would crumble in an instant. This is because decision-making carries immense weight and complexity. While minor setbacks can often be remedied, the same cannot be said for incorrect strategic choices. Gauge impact and outcome Gauge impact and outcome As an engineering director, I initially wondered about my value and contribution to the organization. However, upon analyzing my work, I realized that my advisory role helped guide technical decisions, resulting in increased reputation, risk mitigation, and the prevention of costly failures. A single production failure alone can result in six-figure damages, making it essential to have leadership and guidance in place to prevent such incidents. Strategic discussions with leadership involvement may appear insignificant to some individuals, but they are crucial for successful outcomes. The scarcity of effective managers in the market speaks to the complexity of the role and the importance of having the right person in charge to ensure success. The number of calls and their purpose is a critical aspect of effective management. From strategic sessions to managerial sync-ups to 1-2-1 mentoring, every call has an impact and outcome that must be evaluated. One of the challenges of being a manager is the lack of tangible solutions that can be seen or felt. The role involves guiding, directing, and prompting others, which can radically change the course of events and future outcomes. Visibility vs. Value Visibility vs. Value In the corporate world, it's not uncommon for top management to be unaware of what other managers are doing. This lack of transparency can lead to self-doubt and confusion among employees. This is where self-promotion and visibility of one's work come into play. However, there's a delicate balance to be maintained between visibility and value. Many companies tend to prioritize visibility by organizing numerous presentations and meetings but fail to assess the real value of the work being done. On the other hand, an employee may recognize their own worth, but due to the lack of presentability, they may remain in the shadows, raising concerns from top management. Some executives enter the company with great fanfare, delivering a dozen presentations highlighting their expertise, experience, vision, and plans for the company's future. Upon completion of the probationary period, these leaders expect feedback on their work. But is it really necessary? In my experience, it's more useful to evaluate the value of their presence and whether there's a correlation between their promises and actual results. Have any partnerships been established, certifications achieved, or profits generated? This is where the truth lies. Each person determines their level of visibility. For example, I'm not the type to constantly seek validation from management to prove my importance to the company. Instead, I prioritize completing my duties, focusing on clients, maintaining relationships with colleagues, and communicating with other departments. However, if there's a need to demonstrate own value, there are ways to do it. Present your demo after a certain period or sprint, making it a mandatory practice so that employees systematically share the status of ongoing projects. If there's nothing to show, the question arises: what have you been doing? This prompts a question for your leader: why were there no tasks? This applies to all departments. Understand the scope of your role. Determine what you're doing and how many people are benefiting from your work. While being useful for oneself is important, it's equally important to analyze how many people depend on your decisions. Calculate the cost of your right and wrong decisions. Determine their financial and effort-related worth. Recognize the responsibilities and risks associated with your position. Evaluate the impact of your work, including the psychological impact. As a leader, you perform not only managerial tasks but your mood and presentation have a significant impact as well. Move beyond thinking in terms of individual tasks and look at the big picture. Start thinking about the global outcomes and impacts of your work. Balance the visibility and value of your work. You can't be just a “man in a case” nor just a presenter. Strike a balance between the value you bring and how you communicate it to the organization. Present your demo after a certain period or sprint, making it a mandatory practice so that employees systematically share the status of ongoing projects. If there's nothing to show, the question arises: what have you been doing? This prompts a question for your leader: why were there no tasks? This applies to all departments. Present your demo after a certain period or sprint , making it a mandatory practice so that employees systematically share the status of ongoing projects. If there's nothing to show, the question arises: what have you been doing? This prompts a question for your leader: why were there no tasks? This applies to all departments. Present your demo after a certain period or sprint Understand the scope of your role. Determine what you're doing and how many people are benefiting from your work. While being useful for oneself is important, it's equally important to analyze how many people depend on your decisions. Understand the scope of your role. Determine what you're doing and how many people are benefiting from your work. While being useful for oneself is important, it's equally important to analyze how many people depend on your decisions. Understand the scope of your role. Calculate the cost of your right and wrong decisions. Determine their financial and effort-related worth. Calculate the cost of your right and wrong decisions . Determine their financial and effort-related worth. Calculate the cost of your right and wrong decisions Recognize the responsibilities and risks associated with your position. Recognize the responsibilities and risks associated with your position. Recognize the responsibilities and risks Evaluate the impact of your work, including the psychological impact. As a leader, you perform not only managerial tasks but your mood and presentation have a significant impact as well. Evaluate the impact of your work, including the psychological impact . As a leader, you perform not only managerial tasks but your mood and presentation have a significant impact as well. Evaluate the impact of your work, including the psychological impact Move beyond thinking in terms of individual tasks and look at the big picture. Start thinking about the global outcomes and impacts of your work. Move beyond thinking in terms of individual tasks and look at the big picture. Start thinking about the global outcomes and impacts of your work. look at the big picture. global outcomes and impacts Balance the visibility and value of your work. You can't be just a “man in a case” nor just a presenter. Strike a balance between the value you bring and how you communicate it to the organization. Balance the visibility and value of your work . You can't be just a “man in a case” nor just a presenter. Strike a balance between the value you bring and how you communicate it to the organization. Balance the visibility and value of your work Instead of getting bogged down by self-doubt and questioning your abilities, channel your energy into taking action and seeking out the knowledge you need to succeed. Remember, you don't have to go it alone — leverage the expertise of your colleagues and mentors to help you achieve your goals. By taking a comprehensive view of the impact your work has on the company and its products, you'll be amazed by the level of value you bring to the table. So don't hold back — take charge of your career and unlock your full potential. channel your energy into taking action don't have to go it alone — leverage the expertise of your colleagues and mentors

Killing the Con Man: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in Corporate Game

Laziness isn’t "sitting around doing nothing." As long as you’re alive, you’re always doing something. The question is whether you control what you do or not. Your energy will go whether you like it or not—you either use it well or waste it. You will always breathe; you can only control how. You will always learn; you can only control what. Laziness is not about inactivity but about misdirected activity. It’s the inability to take control of your efforts. Laziness is passivity. It’s the habit of letting life happen to you rather than shaping your reality. It sweeps you away from the present moment into illusions of the virtual, the past, and the future. It’s living on autopilot without being mindful of your actions. Consider the laziest person you know. They may spend 12+ hours a day playing video games or binge-watching Netflix. That takes effort, but it offers little to no return on investment (ROI). Laziness is not when you spend less energy than someone productive; Laziness is spending that energy on the wrong things. It’s playing the wrong games. Reframing Work Work isn’t "force times distance." It’s not about how many hours you spend on a screen or how long you stay at a job. Work is about getting a job done. If mere effort was all it took to excel: • Everyone would be an expert at speaking. • Nobody will have bad handwriting after years of writing. • I can pick up a guitar and pluck the strings 10,000 times and then I'm a master. Mastery doesn’t come from 10,000 hours of passive activity. It comes from focused iterations of the activity. How to Outwork Everyone If you want to be more productive, forget about hard work. It's such an overused term that's not holistic enough. Embrace diligence instead. Diligence is not about lifting 500 lbs—that’s strength. It’s not about focusing for long—that’s discipline. It’s not even about relentless perseverance—that’s endurance. Diligence is the ability to get a job done well and fast. It requires two key pillars: 1. Doing it Well: The first step to diligence is identifying the right task. You can only play the right game when you know what the right game is. What you work on is more important than how much effort you put in. Planning is half the battle. Working without a plan is laziness masquerading as grinding. You Cannot Multitask: You can only focus on one thing at a time; if you don't believe me, try thinking about two things at once right now. Multitasking as a human is a myth. What you call multitasking is rapid context-switching. In doing so, you lose the compound interest of sustained focus. Sometimes, the compound interest is cheap; other times it's expensive. Embrace boredom. It’s essential for clarity and creativity. 2. Doing it Fast: Speed matters, but not at the expense of quality. Efficiency is about doing the right things fast. This is where leverage becomes your best friend. Look for tasks that, when completed, yield significant benefits or free up more of your time. 1. Leverage Tools: Tools are multipliers. They help you do more with less. • Software that automates repetitive tasks • Frameworks that streamline your work process • Mental models that help you make faster decisions, etc. Tools amplify your efforts. For instance, compare using scissors to cut grass or using a lawnmower. Capital or money can also be a tool for Leverage. 2. Leverage Processes: Systems and routines reduce the cognitive load of decision-making. When you have a process in place, you don’t waste time figuring out the next step. You execute. It is important to reflect and optimize your systems as much as possible to avoid passivity. 3. Leverage Knowledge: Knowledge is the ultimate leverage. The more you know, the faster you can execute. Not only formal education—it includes practical experience, skills, and even your network. When you leverage your knowledge, you avoid mistakes that slow you down. You spot opportunities faster and make decisions with confidence. I define difficulty as the amount of knowledge you don't have yet about a subject. The more knowledge you have, the more the task becomes easy. If X is difficult, it's because you don't know enough about X. Everything that you think is difficult is a knowledge gap. 4. Leverage Relationships: Collaboration can reduce the time needed to complete a task. Why struggle to solve a problem when you can ask someone who’s already been through it? Leverage your connections to move faster and smarter. Leveraging tools, people, and systems allows you to work better, not harder. Trying to Be Fast is Slowing You Down In our fast-paced world, there's a common misconception that speed equals productivity. “You waste years by not being able to waste hours.” ~ Amos Tversky Rushing through tasks without reflection can cause more mistakes, rework, and wasted time. The irony is that in trying to be fast, you can actually slow yourself down. Not taking time to visit the doctor for preventive care, can result in surgery for larger issues. Conclusion Laziness isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about doing the wrong things. Work isn’t about spending more time—it’s about getting the right things done well and fast. Feel free to share this article with lazy people you know. Also grab my FREE productivity planner here: selar.co/99f392 It's based on the best principles I know. It is a combination of systems, tools, and knowledge leverage. To help you with more productive creativity, without burning out. If you enjoyed this article, you'll love this one: https://hackernoon.com/creathievity-can-your-ideas-be-stolen-and-what-to-do Enjoy the rest of your day. Laziness isn’t "sitting around doing nothing." As long as you’re alive, you’re always doing something. The question is whether you control what you do or not. Your energy will go whether you like it or not—you either use it well or waste it. You will always breathe; you can only control how. You will always learn; you can only control what. Laziness is not about inactivity but about misdirected activity. It’s the inability to take control of your efforts. Laziness is passivity. It’s the habit of letting life happen to you rather than shaping your reality. It sweeps you away from the present moment into illusions of the virtual, the past, and the future. It’s living on autopilot without being mindful of your actions. Consider the laziest person you know. They may spend 12+ hours a day playing video games or binge-watching Netflix. That takes effort, but it offers little to no return on investment (ROI). Laziness is not when you spend less energy than someone productive; Laziness is spending that energy on the wrong things. It’s playing the wrong games. Reframing Work Reframing Work Work isn’t "force times distance." It’s not about how many hours you spend on a screen or how long you stay at a job. Work is about getting a job done. If mere effort was all it took to excel: • Everyone would be an expert at speaking. • Nobody will have bad handwriting after years of writing. • I can pick up a guitar and pluck the strings 10,000 times and then I'm a master. Mastery doesn’t come from 10,000 hours of passive activity. It comes from focused iterations of the activity. How to Outwork Everyone How to Outwork Everyone If you want to be more productive, forget about hard work. It's such an overused term that's not holistic enough. Embrace diligence instead. Diligence is not about lifting 500 lbs—that’s strength. It’s not about focusing for long—that’s discipline. It’s not even about relentless perseverance—that’s endurance. Diligence is the ability to get a job done well and fast. It requires two key pillars: 1. Doing it Well: Doing it Well: The first step to diligence is identifying the right task. You can only play the right game when you know what the right game is. What you work on is more important than how much effort you put in. Planning is half the battle. Working without a plan is laziness masquerading as grinding. You Cannot Multitask: You Cannot Multitask: You can only focus on one thing at a time; if you don't believe me, try thinking about two things at once right now. Multitasking as a human is a myth. What you call multitasking is rapid context-switching. In doing so, you lose the compound interest of sustained focus. Sometimes, the compound interest is cheap; other times it's expensive. Embrace boredom. It’s essential for clarity and creativity. 2. Doing it Fast: Doing it Fast: Speed matters, but not at the expense of quality. Efficiency is about doing the right things fast. This is where leverage becomes your best friend. Look for tasks that, when completed, yield significant benefits or free up more of your time. 1. Leverage Tools : Tools are multipliers. They help you do more with less. Leverage Tools • Software that automates repetitive tasks • Frameworks that streamline your work process • Mental models that help you make faster decisions, etc. Tools amplify your efforts. For instance, compare using scissors to cut grass or using a lawnmower. Capital or money can also be a tool for Leverage. 2. Leverage Processes: Systems and routines reduce the cognitive load of decision-making. When you have a process in place, you don’t waste time figuring out the next step. You execute. Leverage Processes: It is important to reflect and optimize your systems as much as possible to avoid passivity. 3. Leverage Knowledge : Knowledge is the ultimate leverage. The more you know, the faster you can execute. Leverage Knowledge Not only formal education—it includes practical experience, skills, and even your network. When you leverage your knowledge, you avoid mistakes that slow you down. You spot opportunities faster and make decisions with confidence. I define difficulty as the amount of knowledge you don't have yet about a subject. The more knowledge you have, the more the task becomes easy. If X is difficult, it's because you don't know enough about X. Everything that you think is difficult is a knowledge gap. 4. Leverage Relationships : Collaboration can reduce the time needed to complete a task. Leverage Relationships Why struggle to solve a problem when you can ask someone who’s already been through it? Leverage your connections to move faster and smarter. Leveraging tools, people, and systems allows you to work better, not harder. Trying to Be Fast is Slowing You Down In our fast-paced world, there's a common misconception that speed equals productivity. “You waste years by not being able to waste hours.” ~ Amos Tversky “You waste years by not being able to waste hours.” ~ Amos Tversky “You waste years by not being able to waste hours.” ~ Amos Tversky Rushing through tasks without reflection can cause more mistakes, rework, and wasted time. The irony is that in trying to be fast, you can actually slow yourself down. Not taking time to visit the doctor for preventive care, can result in surgery for larger issues. Conclusion Conclusion Laziness isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about doing the wrong things. Work isn’t about spending more time—it’s about getting the right things done well and fast. Feel free to share this article with lazy people you know. Also grab my FREE productivity planner here: selar.co/99f392 It's based on the best principles I know. It is a combination of systems, tools, and knowledge leverage. To help you with more productive creativity, without burning out. If you enjoyed this article, you'll love this one: https://hackernoon.com/creathievity-can-your-ideas-be-stolen-and-what-to-do Enjoy the rest of your day.

Speed Is Slowing You Down: How to Outperform Everyone With Effortless Effort (and Overcome Laziness)

Introduction: Google Bigquery is renowned for its ability to process massive datasets quickly and efficiently. However, it has its limitations, especially when handling large JOIN operations. These operations can result in performance degradation, increased costs, and even query failures. In this article, we explore these challenges and present a strategic approach to optimize JOINs in BigQuery. Challenge: Handling Large JOIN Operations in Bigquery Bigquery handles JOIN operations by distributing the workload across multiple nodes. However, issues like data skew, inefficient use of resources, and the complexity of joining large tables can lead to significant performance issues. This problem becomes more frequent as data volumes grow, causing longer query execution times and higher costs. Let’s consider joining large transactions table with a customers table: SELECT c.customer_id, c.customer_name, t.transaction_id, t.transaction_amount FROMcdl.dim.customers AS c JOINcdl.fact.transacations AS t ON c.customer_id = t.customer_id WHERE t.transaction_date > '2024-01-01'; This query may take several minutes to execute, especially if the transactions table contains billions of records. Solution: Optimizing JOINs With Partitioning and Pre-Filtering Below are a few strategies that can be leveraged to overcome the limitations of large JOINs. Partitioning and Clustering: Partitioning the transactions table by transaction_date and clustering it by customer_id ensures that Bigquery processes only the relevant partitions, reducing the amount of data scanned during the JOIN. CREATE OR REPLACE TABLE cdl.fact.transactions_partitioned_clusteredPARTITION BY DATE(transaction_date) CLUSTER BY customer_id AS SELECT * FROM cdl.fact.transactions; Pre-filtering Data: Filtering the transactions table before performing the JOIN reduces the data processed, leading to faster execution and lower costs. WITH filtered_transactions AS ( SELECT * FROMcdl.fact.transactions_partitioned_clusteredWHERE transaction_date > '2024-01-01' ) SELECT c.customer_id, c.customer_name, t.transaction_id, t.transaction_amount FROMcdl.dim.customers AS c JOIN filtered_transactions AS t ON c.customer_id = t.customer_id; Materialized views for Frequent JOINs: Creating a materialized view to store the result of frequent JOINs can significantly speed up future queries by avoiding repeated calculations. CREATE MATERIALIZED VIEW cdl.fact.customer_transaction_summary AS SELECT c.customer_id, c.customer_name, t.transaction_id, t.transaction_amount FROMcdl.dim.customers AS c JOINcdl.fact.transactions_partitioned_clustered AS t ON c.customer_id = t.customer_id WHERE t.transaction_date > '2024-01-01'; Experimental Results: Performance Comparison To measure the effectiveness of these optimizations, we ran a series of query executions comparing the performance of the original unoptimized query with the optimized versions. The below table has the results of each approach Query Type

Original JOIN

Optimized with Partitioning and Clustering

Optimized with Pre-Filtering

Materialized View (Initial)

Materialized View (Subsequent)



Execution Time

3 mins 15 sec

1 min 20 sec

45 sec

2min 30sec

10sec



Data Scanned

1.2 TB

450 GB

300 GB

1.0TB

10MB



Cost

$6.00

$2.25

$1.50

$5.00

$0.01 Result Analysis Original JOIN: The unoptimized query was slow and costly due to the large volume of data processed. Partitioning and Clustering: Implementing partitioning and clustering reduced the data scanned by over 60%, resulting in a 58% reduction in execution time and cost. Pre-Filtering: By filtering before the JOIN, we further reduced the execution time to 45 sec and cut the data scanned to 300GB, reducing costs by 75%. Materialized View: The initial creation of the materialized view took time and scanned a significant amount of data, but subsequent queries were very fast and extremely cost-effective. Conclusion: The performance gains from these optimizations are substantial. By intelligently partitioning and clustering data, pre-filtering datasets, and leveraging materialized view, you can overcome BigQuery’s limitation with large JOIN operations. These strategies not only improve query performance but also significantly reduce costs, making your data processing more efficient. For Data Engineers dealing with large-scale datasets, these optimizations are crucial. They ensure that BigQuery can handle even the most complex queries swiftly and economically, allowing you to maximize the value of your cloud investment. Final Thoughts: As data volumes continue to grow, the ability to optimize and manage large JOIN operations in BigQuery will become increasingly important. By applying the techniques discussed in this article, you can stay ahead of performance bottlenecks and increased costs, ensuring that your data pipelines are both powerful and efficient. Introduction: Introduction: Google Bigquery is renowned for its ability to process massive datasets quickly and efficiently. However, it has its limitations, especially when handling large JOIN operations. These operations can result in performance degradation, increased costs, and even query failures. In this article, we explore these challenges and present a strategic approach to optimize JOINs in BigQuery. Challenge: Handling Large JOIN Operations in Bigquery Challenge: Handling Large JOIN Operations in Bigquery Bigquery handles JOIN operations by distributing the workload across multiple nodes. However, issues like data skew, inefficient use of resources, and the complexity of joining large tables can lead to significant performance issues. This problem becomes more frequent as data volumes grow, causing longer query execution times and higher costs. Let’s consider joining large transactions table with a customers table: SELECT c.customer_id, c.customer_name, t.transaction_id, t.transaction_amount FROM cdl.dim.customers AS c JOIN cdl.fact.transacations AS t ON c.customer_id = t.customer_id WHERE t.transaction_date > '2024-01-01'; cdl.dim.customers cdl.fact.transacations This query may take several minutes to execute, especially if the transactions table contains billions of records. Solution: Optimizing JOINs With Partitioning and Pre-Filtering Solution: Optimizing JOINs With Partitioning and Pre-Filtering Below are a few strategies that can be leveraged to overcome the limitations of large JOINs. Partitioning and Clustering: Partitioning and Clustering: Partitioning the transactions table by transaction_date and clustering it by customer_id ensures that Bigquery processes only the relevant partitions, reducing the amount of data scanned during the JOIN. Partitioning the transactions table by transaction_date and clustering it by customer_id ensures that Bigquery processes only the relevant partitions, reducing the amount of data scanned during the JOIN. CREATE OR REPLACE TABLE cdl.fact.transactions_partitioned_clustered PARTITION BY DATE(transaction_date) CLUSTER BY customer_id AS SELECT * FROM cdl.fact.transactions ; cdl.fact.transactions_partitioned_clustered cdl.fact.transactions Pre-filtering Data: Pre-filtering Data: Filtering the transactions table before performing the JOIN reduces the data processed, leading to faster execution and lower costs. Filtering the transactions table before performing the JOIN reduces the data processed, leading to faster execution and lower costs. WITH filtered_transactions AS ( SELECT * FROM cdl.fact.transactions_partitioned_clustered WHERE transaction_date > '2024-01-01' ) SELECT c.customer_id, c.customer_name, t.transaction_id, t.transaction_amount FROM cdl.dim.customers AS c JOIN filtered_transactions AS t ON c.customer_id = t.customer_id; cdl.fact.transactions_partitioned_clustered cdl.dim.customers Materialized views for Frequent JOINs: Materialized views for Frequent JOINs: Creating a materialized view to store the result of frequent JOINs can significantly speed up future queries by avoiding repeated calculations. Creating a materialized view to store the result of frequent JOINs can significantly speed up future queries by avoiding repeated calculations. CREATE MATERIALIZED VIEW cdl.fact.customer_transaction_summary AS SELECT c.customer_id, c.customer_name, t.transaction_id, t.transaction_amount FROM cdl.dim.customers AS c JOIN cdl.fact.transactions_partitioned_clustered AS t ON c.customer_id = t.customer_id WHERE t.transaction_date > '2024-01-01'; cdl.fact.customer_transaction_summary cdl.dim.customers cdl.fact.transactions_partitioned_clustered Experimental Results: Performance Comparison Experimental Results: Performance Comparison To measure the effectiveness of these optimizations, we ran a series of query executions comparing the performance of the original unoptimized query with the optimized versions. The below table has the results of each approach Query Type

Original JOIN

Optimized with Partitioning and Clustering

Optimized with Pre-Filtering

Materialized View (Initial)

Materialized View (Subsequent)



Execution Time

3 mins 15 sec

1 min 20 sec

45 sec

2min 30sec

10sec



Data Scanned

1.2 TB

450 GB

300 GB

1.0TB

10MB



Cost

$6.00

$2.25

$1.50

$5.00

$0.01 Query Type

Original JOIN

Optimized with Partitioning and Clustering

Optimized with Pre-Filtering

Materialized View (Initial)

Materialized View (Subsequent) Execution Time

3 mins 15 sec

1 min 20 sec

45 sec

2min 30sec

10sec Data Scanned

1.2 TB

450 GB

300 GB

1.0TB

10MB Cost

$6.00

$2.25

$1.50

$5.00

$0.01 Query Type Original JOIN Optimized with Partitioning and Clustering Optimized with Pre-Filtering Materialized View (Initial) Materialized View (Subsequent) Query Type Query Type Original JOIN Original JOIN Optimized with Partitioning and Clustering Optimized with Partitioning and Clustering Optimized with Pre-Filtering Optimized with Pre-Filtering Materialized View (Initial) Materialized View (Initial) Materialized View (Subsequent) Materialized View (Subsequent) Execution Time 3 mins 15 sec 1 min 20 sec 45 sec 2min 30sec 10sec Execution Time Execution Time 3 mins 15 sec 3 mins 15 sec 1 min 20 sec 1 min 20 sec 45 sec 45 sec 2min 30sec 2min 30sec 10sec 10sec Data Scanned 1.2 TB 450 GB 300 GB 1.0TB 10MB Data Scanned Data Scanned 1.2 TB 1.2 TB 450 GB 450 GB 300 GB 300 GB 1.0TB 1.0TB 10MB 10MB Cost $6.00 $2.25 $1.50 $5.00 $0.01 Cost Cost $6.00 $6.00 $2.25 $2.25 $1.50 $1.50 $5.00 $5.00 $0.01 $0.01 Result Analysis Result Analysis Original JOIN: The unoptimized query was slow and costly due to the large volume of data processed. Original JOIN: The unoptimized query was slow and costly due to the large volume of data processed. Original JOIN: Partitioning and Clustering: Implementing partitioning and clustering reduced the data scanned by over 60%, resulting in a 58% reduction in execution time and cost. Partitioning and Clustering: Implementing partitioning and clustering reduced the data scanned by over 60%, resulting in a 58% reduction in execution time and cost. Partitioning and Clustering: Pre-Filtering: By filtering before the JOIN, we further reduced the execution time to 45 sec and cut the data scanned to 300GB, reducing costs by 75%. Pre-Filtering: By filtering before the JOIN, we further reduced the execution time to 45 sec and cut the data scanned to 300GB, reducing costs by 75%. Pre-Filtering: Materialized View: The initial creation of the materialized view took time and scanned a significant amount of data, but subsequent queries were very fast and extremely cost-effective. Materialized View: The initial creation of the materialized view took time and scanned a significant amount of data, but subsequent queries were very fast and extremely cost-effective. Materialized View: Conclusion: Conclusion: The performance gains from these optimizations are substantial. By intelligently partitioning and clustering data, pre-filtering datasets, and leveraging materialized view, you can overcome BigQuery’s limitation with large JOIN operations. These strategies not only improve query performance but also significantly reduce costs, making your data processing more efficient. For Data Engineers dealing with large-scale datasets, these optimizations are crucial. They ensure that BigQuery can handle even the most complex queries swiftly and economically, allowing you to maximize the value of your cloud investment. Final Thoughts: Final Thoughts: As data volumes continue to grow, the ability to optimize and manage large JOIN operations in BigQuery will become increasingly important. By applying the techniques discussed in this article, you can stay ahead of performance bottlenecks and increased costs, ensuring that your data pipelines are both powerful and efficient.

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